General Manager Engineering
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About the Role
A diversified group in Dubai seeks an accomplished General Manager to lead its Engineering Consultancy business. The role requires a commercially astute executive with a proven track record in the UAE engineering consultancy sector, strong business development skills, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Engineering Consultancy Division
- Drive business growth by securing new consultancy projects and expanding client portfolio
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, government entities, investors, and key stakeholders
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across Architecture, Structural, MEP, BIM, and Project Management
- Oversee project delivery, operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, industry standards, and best practices
- Champion innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or relevant Engineering discipline
- Minimum 15 years' experience in UAE Engineering Consultancy sector
- At least 8 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven history of winning consultancy projects and delivering revenue growth
- Established network of developers, consultants, contractors, and government authorities across UAE
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Role Overview
- One of the local Diversified Group is expanding its Engineering Consultancy business and is seeking an accomplished General Manager to lead its next phase of strategic growth.
- We are looking for a commercially astute executive with a distinguished track record in the UAE engineering consultancy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Engineering Consultancy Division.
- Drive business growth by securing new consultancy projects and expanding the client portfolio.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with developers, government entities, investors, and key industry stakeholders.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across Architecture, Structural, MEP, BIM, and Project Management.
- Oversee project delivery, operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable UAE regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
- Champion innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across the business.
Candidate Profile
- A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (preferred) or a relevant Engineering discipline.
- A minimum of 15 years' experience within the UAE Engineering Consultancy sector, including at least 8 years in a senior leadership role.
- A proven history of winning consultancy projects and delivering sustainable revenue growth.
- An established network of developers, consultants, contractors, government authorities, and decision makers across the UAE.
- Demonstrated experience managing P&L, business operations, and multidisciplinary professional teams.
- Outstanding leadership, commercial negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
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